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gh-84559: Change the multiprocessing start method default to forkserver - #101556

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We change the default from fork to forkserver or spawn. See the issue for details.

This change is intended for Python 3.14.

TODO:

  • The 3.13 release branch has been made, thus starting 3.14 in main.
  • NEWS entry added.
  • Documentation updates in:
    • library/multiprocessing.rst
    • library/concurrent.futures.rst
    • whatsnew/3.14.rst

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pythongh-84559: Change the default multiprocessing start method.
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We drop 'fork' in favor of 'forkserver' or 'spawn'. See the issue for details.
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@gpsheadgpshead changed the title gh-84559: multiprocessing start method default away from forkgh-84559: Change the multiprocessing start method default to forkserverSep 24, 2024
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@ericsnowcurrently could you review? (likely an easy one)

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LGTM

Thanks for following this through!

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